ElderGrade
B

78/100

Above average

Forest Hills Of Dc

4901 Connecticut Avenue, Nw, Washington, DC 20008

CMS 3/5 stars #5 of 17 in The District County (202) 966-7623
Certified beds
55
Occupancy
91%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $9,311 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are.

  • No staffing hours reported — scored neutral

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 26% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

6/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $9,311 in federal fines across 1 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day Not reported
Registered nurse (RN) hours Not reported

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours Not reported

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 25.50%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 46 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 6, 2024 (1 year ago).

D Mar 27, 2026 F0582 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 27, 2026 F0756 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 27, 2026 F0812 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 27, 2026 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 27, 2026 F0908 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 27, 2026 F0925 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 27, 2024 F0641 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 27, 2024 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
AL-ASKARI, YASAMIN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CLARK, CYRILLENE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
ESKEW, TUCKER Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
FISKE, KIMBERLY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
REID, DAHLIA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SANDRI, TINA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SCOTT, CRYSTAL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
REID, DAHLIA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SANDRI, TINA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SCOTT, CRYSTAL Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Forest Hills Of Dc

What is the ElderGrade for Forest Hills Of Dc? +

Forest Hills Of Dc holds an ElderGrade of B (78 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Forest Hills Of Dc? +

This facility has not reported staffing hours to CMS in the current data release.

Has Forest Hills Of Dc been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 46 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Forest Hills Of Dc accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Forest Hills Of Dc is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.